MT's Phil Croydon discusses safeguarding and child protection with Kay Joel, a former primary teacher, one-time music coordinator and now senior consultant with NSPCC's Professional Learning Services.
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A round for over 130 years, the NSPCC needs little introduction. Readers will know of its national helplines (for adults and children) and campaigns, often led by high-profile national figures, and how, whenever there's a government consultation, the NSPCC is heard in full voice, backed by impeccable research. The charity advises or challenges UK governments, and lobbies on issues such as loopholes in legislation or removing indecent images online.

Essentially, ‘We take a stand on matters related to child protection’, explains Joel, ‘because we're the only charity that has this as its core function. Our uniqueness centres on the prevention of cruelty.’

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